Wine Just Before Prohibition
Wine Just Before Prohibition Wine has always been an integral part of American culture and history. It has played a significant role in shaping the American way of life, from the earliest colonial settlements […]
Top Wine Myths Debunked
Top Wine Myths Debunked If you’re a wine drinker, you know that there’s a lot too, well, know. Hiding among the rich history of wine and wine drinking are myths to be on the […]
The Evolution of Wine in America – Through The 1960s Until Now
The Evolution of Wine in America - Through The 1960s Until Now While we know wine is essentially a drink as old as time, the United States wasn't always the biggest fan of vino. […]
The History of New World Wine
The History of New World Wine Before the Age of Exploration, the indigenous peoples of the Americas had a long tradition of distilling alcohol into alcoholic beverages. It is widely established that indigenous distilled alcohol […]
Women’s Role in The American Wine Industry
Women’s Role in The American Wine Industry In 1974, Dr. Anne Noble joined the faculty of Enology and Viticulture at the University of California, Davis. She was the first woman hired as a faculty […]
The Month of November
November 1345: Pinot Noir was first mentioned in written records. It was recorded as being grown in Burgundy. In 1470, monks from France introduced the grape to the Rheingau area in Germany, where it […]
The Origins of California Wine
The Origins of California Wine California is one of the world’s most acclaimed wine production regions. It makes up roughly 90% of the wine industry in the United States. And if California were its […]
This Day in Sonoma Wine History
INTRODUCTION Although there are numerous reasons to enjoy Sonoma Valley, wine is unquestionably the main draw. And with good reason: Sonoma Valley produces some of the most esteemed wines in North America, and the […]
